"Ahem…" Ji Zhao looked away shyly.
"Have some water." Shen Yao handed her a glass of water considerately and said with gentle concern, "Ah Tao, did you sleep well last night?"
"Pretty well." Ji Zhao nodded obediently. "No more nightmares."
"That's good."
"By the way, are Second Brother You and the others here?"
"Not yet."
"Shen Yao, it's still early. Why don't we go to the back of the mountain and take a look? It would be great if we can find some fresh bamboo shoots! Although it's winter now, if we're lucky, we might be able to catch wild rabbits and pheasants!"
Ji Zhao, who was talking excitedly, suddenly looked up and happened to see Shen Yao's aggrieved gaze.
"What… what's wrong?" Ji Zhao hurriedly held his hand and asked anxiously, "Shen Yao, are you feeling unwell?"
The man standing in front of her shook his head gently. "I'm fine."
"Then why are your eyes red?"
"I… am a little sad and a little aggrieved."
